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title: Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator (Windows 10)
description: The Compatibility Administrator tool provides a way to query your custom-compatibility databases.
ms.assetid: 67d9c03e-ab9d-4fda-8a55-8c5b90266d3b
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.date: 04/19/2017
ms.topic: article
---
# Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Compatibility Administrator tool provides a way to query your custom-compatibility databases.
## Available Data Types
Customized-compatibility databases in Compatibility Administrator contain the following data types.
- **Integer**. A numerical value with no fractional part. All integers are unsigned because none of the attributes can have a negative value.
- **String**. A series of alphanumeric characters manipulated as a group.
- **Boolean**. A value of True or False.
## Available Attributes
The following table shows the attributes you can use for querying your customized-compatibility databases in Compatibility Administrator.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="33%" />
<col width="33%" />
<col width="33%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Attribute</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
<th align="left">Data type</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>APP_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of the application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>DATABASE_GUID</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Unique ID for your compatibility database.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>DATABASE_INSTALLED</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Specifies if you have installed the database.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Boolean</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>DATABASE_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Descriptive name of your database.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>DATABASE_PATH</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Location of the database on your computer.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>FIX_COUNT</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Number of compatibility fixes applied to a specific application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>FIX_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of your compatibility fix.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>MATCH_COUNT</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Number of matching files for a specific, fixed application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>MATCHFILE_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of a matching file used to identify a specific, fixed application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>MODE_COUNT</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Number of compatibility modes applied to a specific, fixed application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>MODE_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of your compatibility mode.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>PROGRAM_APPHELPTYPE</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Type of AppHelp message applied to an entry. The value can be 1 or 2, where 1 enables the program to run and 2 blocks the program.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>PROGRAM_DISABLED</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Specifies if you disabled the compatibility fix for an application. If True, Compatibility Administrator does not apply the fixes to the application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Boolean</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>PROGRAM_GUID</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Unique ID for an application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>PROGRAM_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of the application that you are fixing.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
## Available Operators
The following table shows the operators that you can use for querying your customized-compatibility databases in the Compatibility Administrator.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Symbol</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
<th align="left">Data type</th>
<th align="left">Precedence</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>&gt;</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Greater than</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>&gt;=</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Greater than or equal to</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>&lt;</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Less than</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>&lt;=</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Less than or equal to</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>&lt;&gt;</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Not equal to</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>=</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Equal to</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer, string, or Boolean</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>HAS</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A special SQL operator used to check if the left-hand operand contains a substring specified by the right-hand operand.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p><strong>Left-hand operand</strong>. MATCHFILE_NAME, MODE_NAME, FIX_NAME</p>
<div class="alert">
<strong>Note</strong><br/><p>Only the HAS operator can be applied to the MATCHFILE_NAME, MODE_NAME, and FIX_NAME attributes.</p>
</div>
<div>
</div>
<p><strong>Right-hand operand</strong>. String</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>OR</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Logical OR operator</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Boolean</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>2</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>AND</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Logical AND operator</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Boolean</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>2</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
## Related topics
[Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool](using-the-compatibility-administrator-tool.md)
---
title: Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator (Windows 10)
description: In this article, learn how the Compatibility Administrator tool provides a way to query your custom-compatibility databases.
ms.assetid: 67d9c03e-ab9d-4fda-8a55-8c5b90266d3b
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.date: 04/19/2017
ms.topic: article
ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020
---
# Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
The Compatibility Administrator tool provides a way to query your custom-compatibility databases.
## Available Data Types
Customized-compatibility databases in Compatibility Administrator contain the following data types.
- **Integer**. A numerical value with no fractional part. All integers are unsigned because none of the attributes can have a negative value.
- **String**. A series of alphanumeric characters manipulated as a group.
- **Boolean**. A value of True or False.
## Available Attributes
The following table shows the attributes you can use for querying your customized-compatibility databases in Compatibility Administrator.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="33%" />
<col width="33%" />
<col width="33%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Attribute</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
<th align="left">Data type</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>APP_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of the application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>DATABASE_GUID</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Unique ID for your compatibility database.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>DATABASE_INSTALLED</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Specifies if you have installed the database.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Boolean</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>DATABASE_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Descriptive name of your database.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>DATABASE_PATH</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Location of the database on your computer.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>FIX_COUNT</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Number of compatibility fixes applied to a specific application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>FIX_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of your compatibility fix.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>MATCH_COUNT</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Number of matching files for a specific, fixed application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>MATCHFILE_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of a matching file used to identify a specific, fixed application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>MODE_COUNT</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Number of compatibility modes applied to a specific, fixed application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>MODE_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of your compatibility mode.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>PROGRAM_APPHELPTYPE</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Type of AppHelp message applied to an entry. The value can be 1 or 2, where 1 enables the program to run and 2 blocks the program.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>PROGRAM_DISABLED</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Specifies if you disabled the compatibility fix for an application. If True, Compatibility Administrator does not apply the fixes to the application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Boolean</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>PROGRAM_GUID</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Unique ID for an application.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>PROGRAM_NAME</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Name of the application that you are fixing.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>String</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
## Available Operators
The following table shows the operators that you can use for querying your customized-compatibility databases in the Compatibility Administrator.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
<col width="25%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Symbol</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
<th align="left">Data type</th>
<th align="left">Precedence</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>&gt;</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Greater than</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>&gt;=</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Greater than or equal to</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>&lt;</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Less than</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>&lt;=</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Less than or equal to</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>&lt;&gt;</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Not equal to</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer or string</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>=</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Equal to</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Integer, string, or Boolean</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>HAS</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>A special SQL operator used to check if the left-hand operand contains a substring specified by the right-hand operand.</p></td>
<td align="left"><p><strong>Left-hand operand</strong>. MATCHFILE_NAME, MODE_NAME, FIX_NAME</p>
<div class="alert">
<strong>Note</strong><br/><p>Only the HAS operator can be applied to the MATCHFILE_NAME, MODE_NAME, and FIX_NAME attributes.</p>
</div>
<div>
</div>
<p><strong>Right-hand operand</strong>. String</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>OR</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Logical OR operator</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Boolean</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>2</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>AND</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Logical AND operator</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Boolean</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>2</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
## Related topics
[Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool](using-the-compatibility-administrator-tool.md)

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---
title: Best practice recommendations for Windows To Go (Windows 10)
description: Best practice recommendations for Windows To Go
ms.assetid: 05e6e0ab-94ed-4c0c-a195-0abd006f0a86
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
keywords: best practices, USB, device, boot
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: mobility
ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.topic: article
---
# Best practice recommendations for Windows To Go
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
>[!IMPORTANT]
>Windows To Go is no longer being developed. The feature does not support feature updates and therefore does not enable you to stay current. It also requires a specific type of USB that is no longer supported by many OEMs.
The following are the best practice recommendations for using Windows To Go:
- Always shut down Windows and wait for shutdown to complete before removing the Windows To Go drive.
- Do not insert the Windows To Go drive into a running computer.
- Do not boot the Windows To Go drive from a USB hub. Always insert the Windows To Go drive directly into a port on the computer.
- If available, use a USB 3.0 port with Windows To Go.
- Do not install non-Microsoft core USB drivers on Windows To Go.
- Suspend BitLocker on Windows host computers before changing the BIOS settings to boot from USB and then resume BitLocker protection.
Additionally, we recommend that when you plan your deployment you should also plan a standard operating procedure for answering questions about which USB drives can be used for Windows To Go and how to enable booting from USB to assist your IT department or help desk in supporting users and work groups that want to use Windows To Go. It may be very helpful for your organization to work with your hardware vendors to create an IT standard for USB drives for use with Windows To Go, so that if groups within your organization want to purchase drives they can quickly determine which ones they should obtain.
## More information
[Windows To Go: feature overview](windows-to-go-overview.md)<br>
[Prepare your organization for Windows To Go](prepare-your-organization-for-windows-to-go.md)<br>
[Deployment considerations for Windows To Go](deployment-considerations-for-windows-to-go.md)<br>
[Security and data protection considerations for Windows To Go](security-and-data-protection-considerations-for-windows-to-go.md)<br>
[Windows To Go: frequently asked questions](windows-to-go-frequently-asked-questions.md)<br>
 
 
---
title: Best practice recommendations for Windows To Go (Windows 10)
description: This article contains best practice recommendations for Windows To Go, such as using a USB 3.0 port.
ms.assetid: 05e6e0ab-94ed-4c0c-a195-0abd006f0a86
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
keywords: best practices, USB, device, boot
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: mobility
ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.topic: article
ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020
---
# Best practice recommendations for Windows To Go
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
>[!IMPORTANT]
>Windows To Go is no longer being developed. The feature does not support feature updates and therefore does not enable you to stay current. It also requires a specific type of USB that is no longer supported by many OEMs.
The following are the best practice recommendations for using Windows To Go:
- Always shut down Windows and wait for shutdown to complete before removing the Windows To Go drive.
- Do not insert the Windows To Go drive into a running computer.
- Do not boot the Windows To Go drive from a USB hub. Always insert the Windows To Go drive directly into a port on the computer.
- If available, use a USB 3.0 port with Windows To Go.
- Do not install non-Microsoft core USB drivers on Windows To Go.
- Suspend BitLocker on Windows host computers before changing the BIOS settings to boot from USB and then resume BitLocker protection.
Additionally, we recommend that when you plan your deployment you should also plan a standard operating procedure for answering questions about which USB drives can be used for Windows To Go and how to enable booting from USB to assist your IT department or help desk in supporting users and work groups that want to use Windows To Go. It may be very helpful for your organization to work with your hardware vendors to create an IT standard for USB drives for use with Windows To Go, so that if groups within your organization want to purchase drives they can quickly determine which ones they should obtain.
## More information
[Windows To Go: feature overview](windows-to-go-overview.md)<br>
[Prepare your organization for Windows To Go](prepare-your-organization-for-windows-to-go.md)<br>
[Deployment considerations for Windows To Go](deployment-considerations-for-windows-to-go.md)<br>
[Security and data protection considerations for Windows To Go](security-and-data-protection-considerations-for-windows-to-go.md)<br>
[Windows To Go: frequently asked questions](windows-to-go-frequently-asked-questions.md)<br>
 
 

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---
title: Deployment considerations for Windows To Go (Windows 10)
description: Deployment considerations for Windows To Go
description: This article provides information about deployment considerations for Windows To Go, such as boot experience, deployment methods, and tools.
ms.assetid: dcfc5d96-b96b-44cd-ab65-416b5611c65e
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.topic: article
ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020
---
# Deployment considerations for Windows To Go
@ -51,7 +52,7 @@ When a Windows To Go workspace is first used at the workplace, the Windows To Go
![initial boot off-premises](images/wtg-first-boot-home.gif)
When the Windows To Go workspace is going to be used first on an off-premises computer, such as one at the employee’s home, then the IT professional preparing the Windows To Go drives should configure the drive to be able to connect to organizational resources and to maintain the security of the workspace. In this situation, the Windows To Go workspace needs to be configured for offline domain join and BitLocker needs to be enabled before the workspace has been initialized.
When the Windows To Go workspace is going to be used first on an off-premises computer, such as one at the employee's home, then the IT professional preparing the Windows To Go drives should configure the drive to be able to connect to organizational resources and to maintain the security of the workspace. In this situation, the Windows To Go workspace needs to be configured for offline domain join and BitLocker needs to be enabled before the workspace has been initialized.
> [!TIP]
> Applying BitLocker Drive Encryption to the drives before provisioning is a much faster process than encrypting the drives after data has already been stored on them due to a new feature called used-disk space only encryption. For more information, see [What's New in BitLocker](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=619076).

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---
title: Windows 10 features lifecycle
description: Learn about the lifecycle of Windows 10 features
description: In this article, learn about the lifecycle of Windows 10 features, such as what's new and what's been removed.
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.localizationpriority: medium
@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ author: greg-lindsay
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
ms.topic: article
ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020
---
# Windows 10 features lifecycle
@ -21,7 +22,7 @@ Each release of Windows 10 contains many new and improved features. Occasionally
The following topic lists features that are no longer being developed. These features might be removed in a future release.
[Windows 10 features we’re no longer developing](windows-10-deprecated-features.md)
[Windows 10 features we're no longer developing](windows-10-deprecated-features.md)
## Features removed

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---
title: Prepare your organization for Windows To Go (Windows 10)
description: Prepare your organization for Windows To Go
description: This article provides information to help you plan and design a new deployment of Windows To Go in your production environment.
ms.assetid: f3f3c160-90ad-40a8-aeba-2aedee18f7ff
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.topic: article
ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020
---
# Prepare your organization for Windows To Go
@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ ms.topic: article
>[!IMPORTANT]
>Windows To Go is no longer being developed. The feature does not support feature updates and therefore does not enable you to stay current. It also requires a specific type of USB that is no longer supported by many OEMs.
The following information is provided to help you plan and design a new deployment of a Windows To Go in your production environment. It provides answers to the “what”, “why”, and “when” questions an IT professional might have when planning to deploy Windows To Go.
The following information is provided to help you plan and design a new deployment of a Windows To Go in your production environment. It provides answers to the "what", "why", and "when" questions an IT professional might have when planning to deploy Windows To Go.
## What is Windows To Go?
@ -51,16 +52,16 @@ The following scenarios are examples of situations in which Windows To Go worksp
- **Continuance of operations (COO).** In this scenario, selected employees receive a USB drive with a Windows To Go workspace, which includes all of the applications that the employees use at work. The employees can keep the device at home, in a briefcase, or wherever they want to store it until needed. When the users boot their home computer from the USB drive, it will create a corporate desktop experience so that they can quickly start working. On the very first boot, the employee sees that Windows is installing devices; after that one time, the Windows To Go drive boots like a normal computer. If they have enterprise network access, employees can use a virtual private network (VPN) connection or DirectAccess to access corporate resources. If the enterprise network is available, the Windows To Go workspace will automatically be updated using your standard client management processes.
- **Contractors and temporary workers.** In this situation, an enterprise IT pro or manager would distribute the Windows To Go drive directly to the worker where they can be assisted with any necessary additional user education needs or address any possible compatibility issues. While the worker is on assignment, they can boot their computer exclusively from the Windows To Go drive and run all applications in that environment until the end of the assignment when the device is returned. No installation of software is required on the worker’s personal computer.
- **Contractors and temporary workers.** In this situation, an enterprise IT pro or manager would distribute the Windows To Go drive directly to the worker where they can be assisted with any necessary additional user education needs or address any possible compatibility issues. While the worker is on assignment, they can boot their computer exclusively from the Windows To Go drive and run all applications in that environment until the end of the assignment when the device is returned. No installation of software is required on the worker's personal computer.
- **Managed free seating.** The employee is issued a Windows To Go drive that is then used with the host computer assigned to that employee for a given session (this could be a vehicle, workspace, or standalone laptop). When the employee leaves the session, the next time they return they use the same USB flash drive but use a different host computer.
- **Work from home.** In this situation, the Windows To Go drive can be provisioned for employees using various methods including Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager or other deployment tools and then distributed to employees. The employee is instructed to boot the Windows To Go drive initially at work, which caches the employee’s credentials on the Windows To Go workspace and allows the initial data synchronization between the enterprise network and the Windows To Go workspace. The user can then bring the Windows To Go drive home where it can be used with their home computer, with or without enterprise network connectivity.
- **Work from home.** In this situation, the Windows To Go drive can be provisioned for employees using various methods including Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager or other deployment tools and then distributed to employees. The employee is instructed to boot the Windows To Go drive initially at work, which caches the employee's credentials on the Windows To Go workspace and allows the initial data synchronization between the enterprise network and the Windows To Go workspace. The user can then bring the Windows To Go drive home where it can be used with their home computer, with or without enterprise network connectivity.
- **Travel lightly.** In this situation you have employees who are moving from site to site, but who always will have access to a compatible host computer on site. Using Windows To Go workspaces allows them to travel without the need to pack their PC.
> [!NOTE]
> If the employee wants to work offline for the majority of the time, but still maintain the ability to use the drive on the enterprise network, they should be informed of how often the Windows To Go workspace needs to be connected to the enterprise network. Doing so will ensure that the drive retains its access privileges and the workspace’s computer object is not potentially deleted from Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
> If the employee wants to work offline for the majority of the time, but still maintain the ability to use the drive on the enterprise network, they should be informed of how often the Windows To Go workspace needs to be connected to the enterprise network. Doing so will ensure that the drive retains its access privileges and the workspace's computer object is not potentially deleted from Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
@ -76,7 +77,7 @@ Windows To Go uses volume activation. You can use either Active Directory-based
Microsoft software, such as Microsoft Office, distributed to a Windows To Go workspace must also be activated. Office deployment is fully supported on Windows To Go. Please note, due to the retail subscription activation method associated with Office 365 ProPlus, Office 365 ProPlus subscribers are provided volume licensing activation rights for Office Professional Plus 2013 MSI for local installation on the Windows To Go drive. This is available to organizations who purchase Office 365 ProPlus or Office 365 Enterprise SKUs containing Office 365 ProPlus via volume licensing channels. For more information about activating Microsoft Office, see [Volume activation methods in Office 2013](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618922).
You should investigate other software manufacturer’s licensing requirements to ensure they are compatible with roaming usage before deploying them to a Windows To Go workspace.
You should investigate other software manufacturer's licensing requirements to ensure they are compatible with roaming usage before deploying them to a Windows To Go workspace.
> [!NOTE]
> Using Multiple Activation Key (MAK) activation is not a supported activation method for Windows To Go as each different PC-host would require separate activation. MAK activation should not be used for activating Windows, Office, or any other application on a Windows To Go drive.
@ -102,7 +103,7 @@ If you configure Windows To Go drives for scenarios where drives may remain unus
## User account and data management
People use computers to work with data and consume content - that is their core function. The data must be stored and retrievable for it to be useful. When users are working in a Windows To Go workspace, they need to have the ability to get to the data that they work with and to keep it accessible when the workspace is not being used. For this reason we recommend that you use folder redirection and offline files to redirect the path of local folders (such as the Documents folder) to a network location, while caching the contents locally for increased speed and availability. We also recommend that you use roaming user profiles to synchronize user specific settings so that users receive the same operating system and application settings when using their Windows To Go workspace and their desktop computer. When a user signs in using a domain account that is set up with a file share as the profile path, the user’s profile is downloaded to the local computer and merged with the local profile (if present). When the user logs off the computer, the local copy of their profile, including any changes, is merged with the server copy of the profile. For more information, see [Folder Redirection, Offline Files, and Roaming User Profiles overview](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618924).
People use computers to work with data and consume content - that is their core function. The data must be stored and retrievable for it to be useful. When users are working in a Windows To Go workspace, they need to have the ability to get to the data that they work with and to keep it accessible when the workspace is not being used. For this reason we recommend that you use folder redirection and offline files to redirect the path of local folders (such as the Documents folder) to a network location, while caching the contents locally for increased speed and availability. We also recommend that you use roaming user profiles to synchronize user specific settings so that users receive the same operating system and application settings when using their Windows To Go workspace and their desktop computer. When a user signs in using a domain account that is set up with a file share as the profile path, the user's profile is downloaded to the local computer and merged with the local profile (if present). When the user logs off the computer, the local copy of their profile, including any changes, is merged with the server copy of the profile. For more information, see [Folder Redirection, Offline Files, and Roaming User Profiles overview](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618924).
Windows To Go is fully integrated with your Microsoft account. Setting synchronization is accomplished by connecting a Microsoft account to a user account. Windows To Go devices fully support this feature and can be managed by Group Policy so that the customization and configurations you prefer will be applied to your Windows To Go workspace.

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---
title: Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool (Windows 10)
description: This section provides information about using the Compatibility Administrator tool.
ms.assetid: 57271e47-b9b9-4018-a0b5-7115a533166d
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.date: 04/19/2017
ms.topic: article
---
# Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides information about using the Compatibility Administrator tool.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="available-data-types-and-operators-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator](available-data-types-and-operators-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Compatibility Administrator tool provides a way to query your custom-compatibility databases.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p><a href="searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Searching for Fixed Applications in Compatibility Administrator](searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Searching for Fixed Applications in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>With the search functionality in Compatibility Administrator, you can locate specific executable (.exe) files with previously applied compatibility fixes, compatibility modes, or AppHelp messages. This is particularly useful if you are trying to identify applications with a specific compatibility fix or identifying which fixes are applied to a specific application.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="searching-for-installed-compatibility-fixes-with-the-query-tool-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Searching for Installed Compatibility Fixes with the Query Tool in Compatibility Administrator](searching-for-installed-compatibility-fixes-with-the-query-tool-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Searching for Installed Compatibility Fixes with the Query Tool in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can access the Query tool from within Compatibility Administrator. The Query tool provides the same functionality as using the Search feature.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p><a href="creating-a-custom-compatibility-fix-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Creating a Custom Compatibility Fix in Compatibility Administrator](creating-a-custom-compatibility-fix-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Creating a Custom Compatibility Fix in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Compatibility Administrator tool uses the term <em>fix</em> to describe the combination of compatibility information added to a customized database for a specific application. This combination can include single application fixes, groups of fixes that work together as a compatibility mode, and blocking and non-blocking AppHelp messages.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="creating-a-custom-compatibility-mode-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Creating a Custom Compatibility Mode in Compatibility Administrator](creating-a-custom-compatibility-mode-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Creating a Custom Compatibility Mode in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Windows® provides several <em>compatibility modes</em>, groups of compatibility fixes found to resolve many common application-compatibility issues. While working with Compatibility Administrator, you might decide to group some of your individual compatibility fixes into a custom-compatibility mode, which you can then deploy and use on any of your compatibility databases.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p><a href="creating-an-apphelp-message-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Creating an AppHelp Message in Compatibility Administrator](creating-an-apphelp-message-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Creating an AppHelp Message in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Compatibility Administrator tool enables you to create an AppHelp text message. This is a blocking or non-blocking message that appears when a user starts an application that you know has major functionality issues on the Windows® operating system.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="viewing-the-events-screen-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Viewing the Events Screen in Compatibility Administrator](viewing-the-events-screen-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Viewing the Events Screen in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The <strong>Events</strong> screen enables you to record and to view your activities in the Compatibility Administrator tool, provided that the screen is open while you perform the activities.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p><a href="enabling-and-disabling-compatibility-fixes-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Enabling and Disabling Compatibility Fixes in Compatibility Administrator](enabling-and-disabling-compatibility-fixes-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Enabling and Disabling Compatibility Fixes in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can disable and enable individual compatibility fixes in your customized databases for testing and troubleshooting purposes.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="installing-and-uninstalling-custom-compatibility-databases-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Installing and Uninstalling Custom Compatibility Databases in Compatibility Administrator](installing-and-uninstalling-custom-compatibility-databases-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Installing and Uninstalling Custom Compatibility Databases in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Compatibility Administrator tool enables the creation and the use of custom-compatibility and standard-compatibility databases. Both the custom databases and the standard databases store the known compatibility fixes, compatibility modes, and AppHelp messages. They also store the required application-matching information for installation on your local computers.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
---
title: Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool (Windows 10)
description: This article provides information about using the Compatibility Administrator tool, which provides functions like querying your custom-compatibility databases.
ms.assetid: 57271e47-b9b9-4018-a0b5-7115a533166d
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.pagetype: appcompat
ms.sitesec: library
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.date: 04/19/2017
ms.topic: article
ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020
---
# Using the Compatibility Administrator Tool
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
This section provides information about using the Compatibility Administrator tool.
## In this section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Topic</th>
<th align="left">Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="available-data-types-and-operators-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator](available-data-types-and-operators-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Available Data Types and Operators in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Compatibility Administrator tool provides a way to query your custom-compatibility databases.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p><a href="searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Searching for Fixed Applications in Compatibility Administrator](searching-for-fixed-applications-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Searching for Fixed Applications in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>With the search functionality in Compatibility Administrator, you can locate specific executable (.exe) files with previously applied compatibility fixes, compatibility modes, or AppHelp messages. This is particularly useful if you are trying to identify applications with a specific compatibility fix or identifying which fixes are applied to a specific application.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="searching-for-installed-compatibility-fixes-with-the-query-tool-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Searching for Installed Compatibility Fixes with the Query Tool in Compatibility Administrator](searching-for-installed-compatibility-fixes-with-the-query-tool-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Searching for Installed Compatibility Fixes with the Query Tool in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can access the Query tool from within Compatibility Administrator. The Query tool provides the same functionality as using the Search feature.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p><a href="creating-a-custom-compatibility-fix-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Creating a Custom Compatibility Fix in Compatibility Administrator](creating-a-custom-compatibility-fix-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Creating a Custom Compatibility Fix in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Compatibility Administrator tool uses the term <em>fix</em> to describe the combination of compatibility information added to a customized database for a specific application. This combination can include single application fixes, groups of fixes that work together as a compatibility mode, and blocking and non-blocking AppHelp messages.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="creating-a-custom-compatibility-mode-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Creating a Custom Compatibility Mode in Compatibility Administrator](creating-a-custom-compatibility-mode-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Creating a Custom Compatibility Mode in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Windows&reg; provides several <em>compatibility modes</em>, groups of compatibility fixes found to resolve many common application-compatibility issues. While working with Compatibility Administrator, you might decide to group some of your individual compatibility fixes into a custom-compatibility mode, which you can then deploy and use on any of your compatibility databases.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p><a href="creating-an-apphelp-message-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Creating an AppHelp Message in Compatibility Administrator](creating-an-apphelp-message-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Creating an AppHelp Message in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Compatibility Administrator tool enables you to create an AppHelp text message. This is a blocking or non-blocking message that appears when a user starts an application that you know has major functionality issues on the Windows&reg; operating system.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="viewing-the-events-screen-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Viewing the Events Screen in Compatibility Administrator](viewing-the-events-screen-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Viewing the Events Screen in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The <strong>Events</strong> screen enables you to record and to view your activities in the Compatibility Administrator tool, provided that the screen is open while you perform the activities.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p><a href="enabling-and-disabling-compatibility-fixes-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Enabling and Disabling Compatibility Fixes in Compatibility Administrator](enabling-and-disabling-compatibility-fixes-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Enabling and Disabling Compatibility Fixes in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>You can disable and enable individual compatibility fixes in your customized databases for testing and troubleshooting purposes.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p><a href="installing-and-uninstalling-custom-compatibility-databases-in-compatibility-administrator.md" data-raw-source="[Installing and Uninstalling Custom Compatibility Databases in Compatibility Administrator](installing-and-uninstalling-custom-compatibility-databases-in-compatibility-administrator.md)">Installing and Uninstalling Custom Compatibility Databases in Compatibility Administrator</a></p></td>
<td align="left"><p>The Compatibility Administrator tool enables the creation and the use of custom-compatibility and standard-compatibility databases. Both the custom databases and the standard databases store the known compatibility fixes, compatibility modes, and AppHelp messages. They also store the required application-matching information for installation on your local computers.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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---
title: Windows 10 - Features that have been removed
description: Learn about features and functionality that has been removed or replaced in Windows 10
description: In this article, learn about features and functionality that has been removed or replaced in Windows 10.
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: plan
ms.localizationpriority: medium
@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ author: greg-lindsay
ms.author: greglin
manager: laurawi
ms.topic: article
ms.custom: seo-marvel-apr2020
---
# Features and functionality removed in Windows 10
@ -18,7 +19,7 @@ ms.topic: article
Each version of Windows 10 adds new features and functionality; occasionally we also remove features and functionality, often because we've added a better option. Below are the details about the features and functionalities that we removed in Windows 10. **The list below is subject to change and might not include every affected feature or functionality.**
For information about features that might be removed in a future release, see [Windows 10 features we’re no longer developing](windows-10-deprecated-features.md)
For information about features that might be removed in a future release, see [Windows 10 features we're no longer developing](windows-10-deprecated-features.md)
> [!NOTE]
> Join the [Windows Insider program](https://insider.windows.com) to get early access to new Windows 10 builds and test these changes yourself.
@ -35,10 +36,10 @@ The following features and functionalities have been removed from the installed
|Hologram app|We've replaced the Hologram app with the [Mixed Reality Viewer](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4041156/windows-10-mixed-reality-help). If you would like to create 3D word art, you can still do that in Paint 3D and view your art in VR or Hololens with the Mixed Reality Viewer.| 1809 |
|limpet.exe|We're releasing the limpet.exe tool, used to access TPM for Azure connectivity, as open source.| 1809 |
|Phone Companion|When you update to Windows 10, version 1809, the Phone Companion app will be removed from your PC. Use the **Phone** page in the Settings app to sync your mobile phone with your PC. It includes all the Phone Companion features.| 1809 |
|Future updates through [Windows Embedded Developer Update](https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/embedded/ff770079\(v=winembedded.60\)) for Windows Embedded Standard 7-SP1 (WES7-SP1) and Windows Embedded Standard 8 (WES8)|We’re no longer publishing new updates to the WEDU server. Instead, you may secure any new updates from the [Microsoft Update Catalog](https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Home.aspx). [Learn how](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-Embedded/Change-to-the-Windows-Embedded-Developer-Update/ba-p/285704) to get updates from the catalog.| 1809 |
|Future updates through [Windows Embedded Developer Update](https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/embedded/ff770079\(v=winembedded.60\)) for Windows Embedded Standard 7-SP1 (WES7-SP1) and Windows Embedded Standard 8 (WES8)|We're no longer publishing new updates to the WEDU server. Instead, you may secure any new updates from the [Microsoft Update Catalog](https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Home.aspx). [Learn how](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-Embedded/Change-to-the-Windows-Embedded-Developer-Update/ba-p/285704) to get updates from the catalog.| 1809 |
|Groove Music Pass|[We ended the Groove streaming music service and music track sales through the Microsoft Store in 2017](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4046109/groove-music-and-spotify-faq). The Groove app is being updated to reflect this change. You can still use Groove Music to play the music on your PC or to stream music from OneDrive. You can use Spotify or other music services to stream music on Windows 10, or to buy music to own.| 1803 |
|People - Suggestions will no longer include unsaved contacts for non-Microsoft accounts|Manually save the contact details for people you send mail to or get mail from.| 1803 |
|Language control in the Control Panel| Use the Settings app to change your language settings.| 1803 |
|Language control in the Control Panel| Use the Settings app to change your language settings.| 1803 |
|HomeGroup|We are removing [HomeGroup](https://support.microsoft.com/help/17145) but not your ability to share printers, files, and folders.<br><br>When you update to Windows 10, version 1803, you won't see HomeGroup in File Explorer, the Control Panel, or Troubleshoot (**Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot**). Any printers, files, and folders that you shared using HomeGroup **will continue to be shared**.<br><br>Instead of using HomeGroup, you can now share printers, files and folders by using features that are built into Windows 10: <br>- [Share your network printer](https://www.bing.com/search?q=share+printer+windows+10) <br>- [Share files in File Explorer](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027674/windows-10-share-files-in-file-explorer) | 1803 |
|**Connect to suggested open hotspots** option in Wi-Fi settings |We previously [disabled the **Connect to suggested open hotspots** option](https://privacy.microsoft.com/windows-10-open-wi-fi-hotspots) and are now removing it from the Wi-Fi settings page. You can manually connect to free wireless hotspots with **Network & Internet** settings, from the taskbar or Control Panel, or by using Wi-Fi Settings (for mobile devices).| 1803 |
|XPS Viewer|We're changing the way you get XPS Viewer. In Windows 10, version 1709 and earlier versions, the app is included in the installation image. If you have XPS Viewer and you update to Windows 10, version 1803, there's no action required. You'll still have XPS Viewer. <br><br>However, if you install Windows 10, version 1803, on a new device (or as a clean installation), you may need to [install XPS Viewer from **Apps and Features** in the Settings app](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/application-management/add-apps-and-features) or through [Features on Demand](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities). If you had XPS Viewer in Windows 10, version 1709, but manually removed it before updating, you'll need to manually reinstall it.| 1803 |

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---
title: Windows To Go frequently asked questions (Windows 10)
description: Windows To Go frequently asked questions
description: In this article, you can find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Windows To Go, such as hardware requirements and supported features.
ms.assetid: bfdfb824-4a19-4401-b369-22c5e6ca9d6e
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
@ -49,13 +49,13 @@ The following list identifies some commonly asked questions about Windows To Go.
- [How do I make my computer boot from USB?](#wtf-faq-startup)
- [Why isn’t my computer booting from USB?](#wtg-faq-noboot)
- [Why isn't my computer booting from USB?](#wtg-faq-noboot)
- [What happens if I remove my Windows To Go drive while it is running?](#wtg-faq-surprise)
- [Can I use BitLocker to protect my Windows To Go drive?](#wtg-faq-bitlocker)
- [Why can’t I enable BitLocker from Windows To Go Creator?](#wtg-faq-blfail)
- [Why can't I enable BitLocker from Windows To Go Creator?](#wtg-faq-blfail)
- [What power states does Windows To Go support?](#wtg-faq-power)
@ -63,11 +63,11 @@ The following list identifies some commonly asked questions about Windows To Go.
- [Does Windows To Go support crash dump analysis?](#wtg-faq-crashdump)
- [Do “Windows To Go Startup Options” work with dual boot computers?](#wtg-faq-dualboot)
- [Do "Windows To Go Startup Options" work with dual boot computers?](#wtg-faq-dualboot)
- [I plugged my Windows To Go drive into a running computer and I can’t see the partitions on the drive. Why not?](#wtg-faq-diskpart)
- [I plugged my Windows To Go drive into a running computer and I can't see the partitions on the drive. Why not?](#wtg-faq-diskpart)
- [I’m booted into Windows To Go, but I can’t browse to the internal hard drive of the host computer. Why not?](#wtg-faq-san4)
- [I'm booted into Windows To Go, but I can't browse to the internal hard drive of the host computer. Why not?](#wtg-faq-san4)
- [Why does my Windows To Go drive have an MBR disk format with a FAT32 system partition?](#wtg-faq-fatmbr)
@ -95,17 +95,17 @@ The following list identifies some commonly asked questions about Windows To Go.
- [How is Windows To Go licensed?](#wtg-faq-lic)
- [Does Windows Recovery Environment work with Windows To Go? What’s the guidance for recovering a Windows To Go drive?](#wtg-faq-recovery)
- [Does Windows Recovery Environment work with Windows To Go? What's the guidance for recovering a Windows To Go drive?](#wtg-faq-recovery)
- [Why won’t Windows To Go work on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista?](#wtg-faq-oldos)
- [Why won't Windows To Go work on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista?](#wtg-faq-oldos)
- [Why does the operating system on the host computer matter?](#wtg-faq-oldos2)
- [My host computer running Windows 7 is protected by BitLocker Drive Encryption. Why did I need to use the recovery key to unlock and reboot my host computer after using Windows To Go?](#wtg-faq-blreckey)
- [I decided to stop using a drive for Windows To Go and reformatted it – why doesn’t it have a drive letter assigned and how can I fix it?](#wtg-faq-reformat)
- [I decided to stop using a drive for Windows To Go and reformatted it – why doesn't it have a drive letter assigned and how can I fix it?](#wtg-faq-reformat)
- [Why do I keep on getting the message “Installing devices…” when I boot Windows To Go?](#bkmk-roamconflict)
- [Why do I keep on getting the message "Installing devices…" when I boot Windows To Go?](#bkmk-roamconflict)
- [How do I upgrade the operating system on my Windows To Go drive?](#bkmk-upgradewtg)
@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ In the **Windows To Go Startup Options** dialog box select **Yes** and then clic
If the host computer is running an earlier version of the Windows operating system need to configure the computer to boot from USB manually.
To do this, early during boot time (usually when you see the manufacturer’s logo), enter your firmware/BIOS setup. (This method to enter firmware/BIOS setup differs with different computer manufacturers, but is usually entered by pressing one of the function keys, such as F12, F2, F1, Esc, and so forth. You should check the manufacturer’s site to be sure if you do not know which key to use to enter firmware setup.)
To do this, early during boot time (usually when you see the manufacturer's logo), enter your firmware/BIOS setup. (This method to enter firmware/BIOS setup differs with different computer manufacturers, but is usually entered by pressing one of the function keys, such as F12, F2, F1, Esc, and so forth. You should check the manufacturer's site to be sure if you do not know which key to use to enter firmware setup.)
After you have entered firmware setup, make sure that boot from USB is enabled. Then change the boot order to boot from USB drives first.
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## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-noboot"></a>Why isn’t my computer booting from USB?
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-noboot"></a>Why isn't my computer booting from USB?
Computers certified for Windows 7 and later are required to have support for USB boot. Check to see if any of the following items apply to your situation:
1. Ensure that your computer has the latest BIOS installed and the BIOS is configured to boot from a USB device.
2. Ensure that the Windows To Go drive is connected directly to a USB port on the computer. Many computers don’t support booting from a device connected to a USB 3 PCI add-on card or external USB hubs.
2. Ensure that the Windows To Go drive is connected directly to a USB port on the computer. Many computers don't support booting from a device connected to a USB 3 PCI add-on card or external USB hubs.
3. If the computer is not booting from a USB 3.0 port, try to boot from a USB 2.0 port.
@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ You should never remove your Windows To Go drive when your workspace is running.
Yes. In Windows 8 and later, BitLocker has added support for using a password to protect operating system drives. This means that you can use a password to secure your Windows To Go workspace and you will be prompted to enter this password every time you use the Windows To Go workspace.
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-blfail"></a>Why can’t I enable BitLocker from Windows To Go Creator?
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-blfail"></a>Why can't I enable BitLocker from Windows To Go Creator?
Several different Group Policies control the use of BitLocker on your organizations computers. These policies are located in the **Computer Configuration\\Policies\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\BitLocker Drive Encryption** folder of the local Group Policy editor. The folder contains three sub-folders for fixed, operating system and removable data drive types.
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Yes. Windows 8 and later support crash dump stack analysis for both USB 2.0 and 3.0.
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-dualboot"></a>Do “Windows To Go Startup Options” work with dual boot computers?
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-dualboot"></a>Do "Windows To Go Startup Options" work with dual boot computers?
Yes, if both operating systems are running the Windows 8 operating system. Enabling “Windows To Go Startup Options” should cause the computer to boot from the Windows To Go workspace when the drive is plugged in before the computer is turned on.
Yes, if both operating systems are running the Windows 8 operating system. Enabling "Windows To Go Startup Options" should cause the computer to boot from the Windows To Go workspace when the drive is plugged in before the computer is turned on.
If you have configured a dual boot computer with a Windows operating system and another operating system it might work occasionally and fail occasionally. Using this configuration is unsupported.
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-diskpart"></a>I plugged my Windows To Go drive into a running computer and I can’t see the partitions on the drive. Why not?
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-diskpart"></a>I plugged my Windows To Go drive into a running computer and I can't see the partitions on the drive. Why not?
Windows To Go Creator and the recommended deployment steps for Windows To Go set the NO\_DEFAULT\_DRIVE\_LETTER flag on the Windows To Go drive. This flag prevents Windows from automatically assigning drive letters to the partitions on the Windows To Go drive. That’s why you can’t see the partitions on the drive when you plug your Windows To Go drive into a running computer. This helps prevent accidental data leakage between the Windows To Go drive and the host computer. If you really need to access the files on the Windows To Go drive from a running computer, you can use diskmgmt.msc or diskpart to assign a drive letter.
Windows To Go Creator and the recommended deployment steps for Windows To Go set the NO\_DEFAULT\_DRIVE\_LETTER flag on the Windows To Go drive. This flag prevents Windows from automatically assigning drive letters to the partitions on the Windows To Go drive. That's why you can't see the partitions on the drive when you plug your Windows To Go drive into a running computer. This helps prevent accidental data leakage between the Windows To Go drive and the host computer. If you really need to access the files on the Windows To Go drive from a running computer, you can use diskmgmt.msc or diskpart to assign a drive letter.
**Warning**  
It is strongly recommended that you do not plug your Windows To Go drive into a running computer. If the computer is compromised, your Windows To Go workspace can also be compromised.
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-san4"></a>I’m booted into Windows To Go, but I can’t browse to the internal hard drive of the host computer. Why not?
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-san4"></a>I'm booted into Windows To Go, but I can't browse to the internal hard drive of the host computer. Why not?
Windows To Go Creator and the recommended deployment steps for Windows To Go set SAN Policy 4 on Windows To Go drive. This policy prevents Windows from automatically mounting internal disk drives. That’s why you can’t see the internal hard drives of the host computer when you are booted into Windows To Go. This is done to prevent accidental data leakage between Windows To Go and the host system. This policy also prevents potential corruption on the host drives or data loss if the host operating system is in a hibernation state. If you really need to access the files on the internal hard drive, you can use diskmgmt.msc to mount the internal drive.
Windows To Go Creator and the recommended deployment steps for Windows To Go set SAN Policy 4 on Windows To Go drive. This policy prevents Windows from automatically mounting internal disk drives. That's why you can't see the internal hard drives of the host computer when you are booted into Windows To Go. This is done to prevent accidental data leakage between Windows To Go and the host system. This policy also prevents potential corruption on the host drives or data loss if the host operating system is in a hibernation state. If you really need to access the files on the internal hard drive, you can use diskmgmt.msc to mount the internal drive.
**Warning**  
It is strongly recommended that you do not mount internal hard drives when booted into the Windows To Go workspace. If the internal drive contains a hibernated Windows 8 or later operating system, mounting the drive will lead to loss of hibernation state and therefor user state or any unsaved user data when the host operating system is booted. If the internal drive contains a hibernated Windows 7 or earlier operating system, mounting the drive will lead to corruption when the host operating system is booted.
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## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-safeloss"></a>If I lose my Windows To Go drive, will my data be safe?
Yes! If you enable BitLocker on your Windows To Go drive, all your data will be encrypted and protected and a malicious user will not be able to access your data without your password. If you don’t enable BitLocker, your data will be vulnerable if you lose your Windows To Go drive.
Yes! If you enable BitLocker on your Windows To Go drive, all your data will be encrypted and protected and a malicious user will not be able to access your data without your password. If you don't enable BitLocker, your data will be vulnerable if you lose your Windows To Go drive.
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-mac"></a>Can I boot Windows To Go on a Mac?
@ -361,12 +361,12 @@ For more information, see the MSDN article on the [Win32\_OperatingSystem class]
Windows To Go allows organization to support the use of privately owned PCs at the home or office with more secure access to their organizational resources. With Windows To Go use rights under [Software Assurance](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=619062), an employee will be able to use Windows To Go on any company PC licensed with Software Assurance as well as from their home PC.
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-recovery"></a>Does Windows Recovery Environment work with Windows To Go? What’s the guidance for recovering a Windows To Go drive?
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-recovery"></a>Does Windows Recovery Environment work with Windows To Go? What's the guidance for recovering a Windows To Go drive?
No, use of Windows Recovery Environment is not supported on Windows To Go. It is recommended that you implement user state virtualization technologies like Folder Redirection to centralize and back up user data in the data center. If any corruption occurs on a Windows To Go drive, you should re-provision the workspace.
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-oldos"></a>Why won’t Windows To Go work on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista?
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-oldos"></a>Why won't Windows To Go work on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista?
Actually it might. If you have purchased a computer certified for Windows 7 or later and then installed an older operating system, Windows To Go will boot and run as expected as long as you have configured the firmware to boot from USB. However, if the computer was certified for Windows XP or Windows Vista, it might not meet the hardware requirements for Windows To Go to run. Typically computers certified for Windows Vista and earlier operating systems have less memory, less processing power, reduced video rendering, and slower USB ports.
@ -374,7 +374,7 @@ Actually it might. If you have purchased a computer certified for Windows 7 or
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-oldos2"></a>Why does the operating system on the host computer matter?
It doesn’t other than to help visually identify if the PC has compatible hardware. For a PC to be certified for Windows 7 or later it had to support booting from USB. If a computer cannot boot from USB there is no way that it can be used with Windows To Go. The Windows To Go workspace is a full Windows 10 environment, so all of the hardware requirements of Windows 10 with respect to processing speed, memory usage, and graphics rendering need to be supported to be assured that it will work as expected.
It doesn't other than to help visually identify if the PC has compatible hardware. For a PC to be certified for Windows 7 or later it had to support booting from USB. If a computer cannot boot from USB there is no way that it can be used with Windows To Go. The Windows To Go workspace is a full Windows 10 environment, so all of the hardware requirements of Windows 10 with respect to processing speed, memory usage, and graphics rendering need to be supported to be assured that it will work as expected.
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-blreckey"></a>My host computer running Windows 7 is protected by BitLocker Drive Encryption. Why did I need to use the recovery key to unlock and reboot my host computer after using Windows To Go?
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## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-reformat"></a>I decided to stop using a drive for Windows To Go and reformatted it – why doesn’t it have a drive letter assigned and how can I fix it?
## <a href="" id="wtg-faq-reformat"></a>I decided to stop using a drive for Windows To Go and reformatted it – why doesn't it have a drive letter assigned and how can I fix it?
Reformatting the drive erases the data on the drive, but doesn’t reconfigure the volume attributes. When a drive is provisioned for use as a Windows To Go drive the NODEFAULTDRIVELETTER attribute is set on the volume. To remove this attribute, use the following steps:
Reformatting the drive erases the data on the drive, but doesn't reconfigure the volume attributes. When a drive is provisioned for use as a Windows To Go drive the NODEFAULTDRIVELETTER attribute is set on the volume. To remove this attribute, use the following steps:
1. Open a command prompt with full administrator permissions.
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4. After selecting the disk, run the `clean` command to remove all data, formatting, and initialization information from the drive.
## <a href="" id="bkmk-roamconflict"></a>Why do I keep on getting the message “Installing devices…” when I boot Windows To Go?
## <a href="" id="bkmk-roamconflict"></a>Why do I keep on getting the message "Installing devices…" when I boot Windows To Go?
One of the challenges involved in moving the Windows To Go drive between PCs while seamlessly booting Windows with access to all of their applications and data is that for Windows to be fully functional, specific drivers need to be installed for the hardware in each machine that runs Windows. Windows 8 or later has a process called respecialize which will identify new drivers that need to be loaded for the new PC and disable drivers which are not present on the new configuration. In general this feature is reliable and efficient when roaming between PCs of widely varying hardware configurations.
In certain cases, third party drivers for different hardware models or versions can reuse device ID’s, driver file names, registry keys (or any other operating system constructs which do not support side-by-side storage) for similar hardware. For example, Touchpad drivers on different laptops often reuse the same device ID’s, and video cards from the same manufacturer may often reuse service names. Windows handles these situations by marking the non-present device node with a flag that indicates the existing driver needs to be reinstalled before continuing to install the new driver.
In certain cases, third party drivers for different hardware models or versions can reuse device ID's, driver file names, registry keys (or any other operating system constructs which do not support side-by-side storage) for similar hardware. For example, Touchpad drivers on different laptops often reuse the same device ID's, and video cards from the same manufacturer may often reuse service names. Windows handles these situations by marking the non-present device node with a flag that indicates the existing driver needs to be reinstalled before continuing to install the new driver.
This process will occur on any boot that a new driver is found and a driver conflict is detected. In some cases that will result in a respecialize progress message “Installing devices…” displaying every time that a Windows to Go drive is roamed between two PCs which require conflicting drivers.
This process will occur on any boot that a new driver is found and a driver conflict is detected. In some cases that will result in a respecialize progress message "Installing devices…" displaying every time that a Windows to Go drive is roamed between two PCs which require conflicting drivers.
## <a href="" id="bkmk-upgradewtg"></a>How do I upgrade the operating system on my Windows To Go drive?